The winger had an excellent first-half frequently causing Jan Vertonghen and Davinson Sanchez problems down Tottenham’s left side.

Ex-Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand, working as a pundit for BT Sports was taken away by the performance from the ex-Man City starlet Sancho.

Ferdinand said: “No goals but I’ve seen Jadon Sancho – I’m just happy to be watching. I’ve been up screaming and dancing.

“An 18-year-old scaring the life out of seasoned Premier League players. I love it. I think he’ll be the best English player in the coming years.

The winger had a traffic first-half in the Champions League last 16 tie which prompted praise from FerdinandPA:Press AssociationFerdinand predicted Sancho will become England’s best player in years to comeReuters

“Every time he gets the ball he has the respect of defenders before it’s been kicked. The defender knows he’s going past him it’s just a matter of how.

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Fernando Llorente scored Tottenham’s third of the night as they take a major lead into the second legGetty Images – GettyDespite Sancho’s inspired first-half performance the winger was marked out of the game after the breakPA:Press Association

Vertonghen would then extend his sides lead on 83 minutes as it was his turn to get on the end of a cross as his guided finish made it 2-0.

Just three minutes later Fernando Llorente made it three – as Mauricio Pochettino’s men go into the second leg with a commanding lead.

Vertongen turned in a Man of The Match performance as he assisted and scored goals while nullified the dangerous Sancho in the second half.